Thursday, January 27, 2011

Comfort is never overrated.

It can be as simple as hugging a teddy bear while watching a sad movie; or enjoying a hot, steamy bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day.Comfort gives a sense of safety, and basically keeps us from going insane.It takes the sadness and makes it all better; just like a mother would kiss a child’s wound to make it all better.It wraps us in a warm blanket and keeps the chill from invading our bones.

Comfort can be as simple as holding someone’s hand; each of you feeling loved and wanted.Walking along a trail, the wonder of nature around you; knowing you’re part of it, and not alone at all.Window shopping down a busy city street, but as far as you’re both concerned, only the two of you exist in your love infused world.

Cover pot and let soup simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.If using a hand-held blender, puree the soup in the pot until smooth.Otherwise, transfer the mixture, in batches, to a standard blender; puree until smooth.Return soup to the pot.

On low heat, stir the cream into the soup mixture.Let the soup come up to a hot temperature, but do NOT bring to a boil.